1987 Citroen C 15 vs. 1984 Fiat Panda
To start off, 1987 Citroen C 15 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Fiat Panda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Fiat Panda would be higher. At 965 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Fiat Panda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Fiat Panda (47 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1987 Citroen C 15. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Fiat Panda should accelerate faster than 1987 Citroen C 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Citroen C 15 weights approximately 84 kg more than 1984 Fiat Panda.
Because 1984 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Citroen C 15. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1987 Citroen C 15 (70 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Fiat Panda. (69 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Citroen C 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Citroen C 15 | 1984 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | C 15 | Panda |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 954 cc | 965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 70 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 761 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2180 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 32 L |
